Common Ground Pilates - Mid City
About
Common Ground Pilates in Mid City, Los Angeles offers a welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The studio provides pilates instruction with a diverse team of certified instructors, including owner Lulu Depina who has been training since 2010. The space is described as warm, spacious, and well suited for community gatherings, with additional wellness services like soundbaths, reiki, tarot, and massage therapy available through specialized practitioners.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the patient, clear instruction that makes beginners feel comfortable while still providing effective workouts. Specific instructors like Vinova Deniz and Lulu receive frequent mention for their thorough cues, encouraging approach, and ability to create challenging yet accessible classes. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as welcoming, casual, and relaxing, with many noting they will definitely return. The only minor critique mentioned is that music selection could be improved, but this doesn't detract from the overall positive experience.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Michelle Nouraei
3 weeks ago
We absolutely love this space! We hosted our Fit4Mom LA event here and it was just amazing. The venue was perfect for our community — welcoming, spacious, and so well-suited for bringing moms together. The staff was wonderful to work with from start to finish, making the entire experience seamless. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to gather our mama village. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this space to anyone looking for a warm, wonderful place ❤️
Noemi Alfon
a month ago
Tried Pilates for the first time today and I’m officially hooked! 🙌 Venova, the instructor was amazing — super patient, clear with instructions, and really encouraging. She made a beginner feel totally comfortable while still giving a great workout. Definitely coming back!
Daph Rdz
3 months ago
Great class, instructor was very informative and helpful during level one class. Very great instructions for a beginner. Music was ok. Very relaxing overall and affordable. Would return.
Kayla Caldeira
2 months ago
I took the Basics / Level 1 class with Lulu and had a great time. It was my first time ever trying pilates so I was nervous and didn't really know what the expect. Lulu was very informative and helpful with instruction! The class felt casual and welcoming. I will be back.
Sheila Rodriguez
a month ago
Caught Vinova’s 7:00 AM class this Saturday and was so impressed! She’s a new addition to this studio, but she clearly knows her stuff. Her cues were incredibly thorough and easy to follow, and she brought a fantastic variety to the workout that kept things challenging. It’s great to have her on the schedule here—I’d highly recommend grabbing a spot in her class!
Contact
4571 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
groupCoaches & Instructors
Lulu Depina
Owner and Instructor
Certified Trainer since 2010
Owner of Common Ground Pilates. Mission is to make Pilates accessible, welcoming, and life-changing.
Armani Holland
Instructor
Ayanna Leaphart
Instructor
Becca Wilson
Instructor
Candace Chatman
Instructor
Catherine Spohn
Instructor
Carrie Neumann
Instructor
Chris Korossy
Instructor
Courtney McKillip
Instructor
Danny Santos
Soundbaths / Reiki / Tarot
Elena Bravo
Instructor
Erika Schweizer
Reiki
Fawlene Copeland
Instructor
Jan Church
Instructor
Jari Nuemann
Instructor
Jeanette Wyche
Instructor
Jen Maxwell
Instructor
Liz Bovell
Instructor
Lux Lacroix
Instructor
Lydia Wood
Instructor
Maria Angeles
Instructor
Miranda Henein
Instructor
Nadia Ramos
Instructor
Natalie Thomas
Instructor
Sarah Kim
Instructor
Sheldon Botler
Massage Therapy
Simone Stern
Instructor
Tarina Yasmoothr
Instructor
Vinova Deniz
Instructor
Yasmina Johnston
Instructor